Senior Associate/ Partner, Commercial Real Estate

5 hours ago

Manchester, New Hampshire, United Kingdom Think Legal Recruitment Full time

Senior Associate / Salaried Partner - Commercial Real Estate Manchester

A well-established Manchester law firm is seeking an ambitious Real Estate Commercial lawyer to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy, market-facing practice with a strong pipeline of work and genuine progression opportunities.

The Firm

Our client is a respected full-service law firm with a strong presence in the North West legal market. The Real Estate team is experiencing significant growth, driven by increased market activity and successful business development from senior fee earners. The firm offers a pragmatic, collaborative culture and a commitment to flexible working that works in practice.

The Role

You'll join a well-structured team comprising real estate lawyers at all levels (7 Partners). The practice handles a broad range of real estate commercial work with a particular focus on:

  • Development/Investment projects
  • Corporate support work
  • Site assembly and acquisition
  • General real estate commercial matters

This is a genuine doer role - the senior team is bringing in substantial instructions and needs talented lawyers to help service client demand and support continued growth.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential:

  • 5+ years PQE (particularly if prior paralegal experience)
  • Senior Associate/Salaried Partner level preferred
  • Strong technical real estate commercial skills
  • Pragmatic, collaborative approach
  • Ambition to develop client relationships

Desirable:

  • Breadth of real estate work to include, investment, asset management and development
  • Corporate support experience would also be a nice to have.

What's On Offer

Senior Associate Level:

  • Salary: Flexible depending on experience
  • Billing target: Realistic and manageable
  • Bonus potential and pathway to Partnership.

Salaried Partner Level:

  • Salary, very competitive with the broader market.
  • Recognition for both origination AND management of client relationships
  • Clear progression pathway

For All Levels:

  • 3/2 home/office working split
  • Realistic expectations: 5 chargeable hours per day target
  • Genuine flexible working
  • Supportive team environment
  • Strong work pipeline

About the Team Culture

The firm has worked hard to create a supportive, collaborative environment. Flexible working is on offer and their is genuine agility in working arrangements, responsive to the needs of people in the team. The team values pragmatism, technical excellence, and a no-nonsense approach to getting work done.

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Joe Gregory for further details,

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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